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Can any doc tell me what's the difference between a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist?

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See below: Medical oncologist treats cancer with chemotherapy drugs, while a radiation oncologist treats cancer with radiation. Many patients see both types of oncologists and fight their cancers receiving both types of therapy.

Dr Novick and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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